SANDEE PELK LESLEY MACKI Resident Service Specialist E: [email protected]ANGIE HONACKIE, Group Instructor SANDEE PELK, Personal Trainer E: [email protected]Like us on Facebook! Keep track of our programs, acvies and events. Give us a review and help spread the word about Encore at FishHawk Ranch. GO TO: Encore Oasis Club at FishHawk Ranch The Encore App! Calendars, events, programs, and newsleers all at your disposal 24/7. Available for both iPhone and Android. GO TO APP STORE: Encore by David Weekley Homes SANDY ACEVEDO, Lifestyle Director E: [email protected]
• Resident Appreciation Day “Flaunt Your Flamingo Kickoff “- February 15th
• The Encore App received a facelift and relaunched on December 3rd. Check out the updated app and get all of Encore’s information in the palm of your hand.
• AARP does federal income taxes for FREE for people of all ages. The service is
available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Bloomingdale Library. The service will begin on Saturday, February 2 and end on Tuesday, April 16.
Pete & Cheryle Adams
Tom & Dianne Hunt
Larry & Judith Joyce
Sam & Diane Rouse
Attilio & Carol Di Marco
Greg Pettus & Conni Bjella
HOA Q & A with Nick Turco
Thanks to everyone who attended the annual HOA Board meeting on November 12th. The main agenda item, the 2019 budget, was approved. The monthly HOA fees for Homeowners will be $229 a month, and Homeowners of the new villas will pay an additional $81 for out-side building maintenance. In addition, the Board approved a by-law change which now
states that the HOA will NOT be responsible for replacement of trees and shrubs that are damaged or de-stroyed due to “Acts of God” including freezes or hurricanes. Also presented at the meeting was the status of replacement of damaged trees and shrubs caused by the freeze earlier this year. 93 trees, 400 shrubs and more than 2,400 sq. ft of sod have been replaced to date. A few more shrubs remain to be replaced. Mulch installation began the first week of December. Our next HOA Q & A with Nick Turco will be March 15th. Please look for the flyer in March to sign up to attend. There will be two Q & A sessions, one at 12pm and one at 6pm. Please choose one session to attend.
Taste of Encore
Encore’s residents and their friends enjoyed an evening socializing with friends and meeting new neighbors. Gaston’s Culinary Services provided several delicious food stations to enjoy and The Flashbacks, provided musical entertainment and dancing under the stars. A big thank you to everyone for donating to the David Weekley Giving Thanks, Giving Back Thanksgiving Drive. All of the Food was donated to Feeding Tampa Bay.
All Programs, Activities, Events & Clubs require an RSVP on SignUpGenius
Please contact the Encore Oasis Lifestyle Team or Sandy Acevedo, Lifestyle Director for more information.
Fit for Life Small group training for beginners or limited mobility
January Sessions: Tuesdays $30, Thursdays $30 February Sessions: Tuesdays $30, Thursdays $30 March Sessions: Tuesdays $30, Thursdays $30
FitCamp
Bootcamp-style training for advanced/intermediate January Sessions: Mondays $30, Tuesdays $30, Thursdays $30 February Sessions: Mondays $30, Tuesdays $30, Thursdays $30
March Sessions: Mondays $30, Tuesdays $30, Thursdays $30
Yoga Floor, low impact workout
January Sessions: Mondays $30, Wednesdays $30, Fridays $22 February Sessions: Mondays $30, Wednesdays $30, Fridays $30
March Sessions: Mondays $30, Wednesdays $30, Fridays $37
Ballroom Dancing January Sessions: 4 Mondays $40.00
February Sessions: 4 Mondays $40.00 March Sessions: 4 Mondays $40.00
Get Fit Orientation (Free) Learn how to use the gym equipment; by appt only.
Mah Jong (Free)
Come learn how to play
Pickleball (Free) Learn how to play on Mondays;
other days are pick-up games for advanced players
Trailblazers (Free) Meet at The Oasis to walk the trails.
Health & Wellness 5 New Year’s Resolutions For Older Adults Most people treat the New Year as a fresh start, setting a variety of personal goals for optimum health, wellness and productivity. Although New Year’s resolutions are made with good intentions, they are often unrealistic goals and soon broken by springtime. Older adults can benefit from these 5 easy resolutions that will allow them to take small steps towards a better self in the New Year. Take a walk every day, even if it’s short Just 20 minutes of physical activity a day, such as walking, can reap huge health benefits. According to AmericanTrails.org, adults can decrease their risk of developing diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and more just by staying active. Skip dessert or opt for the sugar-free option Too many sweet treats can lead to unhealthy weight gain and risk of high blood sugar. In the New Year, make an effort to skip dessert a few times a week, or choose the sugar-free option instead for better health. Visit or write your grandchildren If you can’t get out to visit your grandchildren due to locality or mobility reasons, try starting a pen pal system with them. Older adults who stay connected with family and friends are more likely to feel content. Rekindle or find a hobby Whether it be painting or coin collecting, many older adults forget about hobbies they once enjoyed. Use the fresh start of the New Year as inspiration to get back to one of your favorite pastimes, which will conjure many good memories. Volunteer Experience a sense of purpose and satisfaction by helping others in need. There are endless opportunities for volunteering these days, be it a local food shelter or simply visiting with a less mobile adult.
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Coming in March...
April 27: Flaunt Your Flamingo
May 4: Kentucky Derby
June 8: Global Wellness Day
Save the Date!
In the Spotlight
Encore Out & About!
These are day, and maybe even some overnight trips. Cost includes round-trip transportation, driver’s gratuity, admission, and some may include meals and drinks. Check calendars for days and times. March 17th is our St. Patrick’s Day cruise on the Yacht Starship. More info to come!
Important Phone Numbers
Hillsborough County Sheriff, Non-emergency
Hillsborough County Water and Sewer
TECO People’s Gas
TECO Electric
Hillsborough Co. Solid Waste (Trash Collection)
Post Office
HOA- Rizzetta & Co. Manager Michelle George
813-247-8200
813-272-5977
877-832-6747
813-223-0800
813-272-5680
800-275-8777
813-533-2950
Encore Block Party
Encore’s very first block party will be on Saturday, March 23rd.
Join your friends for a progressive dinner around The
Oasis as we celebrate our wonderful community!
Encore’s Helping Hands If you enjoy helping out your neighbors, then join the Helping Hands Club, and participate in one or more of the com-mittees: Compassion Committee; Wel-
come Committee; Transportation Committee; Dis-aster Committee. Email facilitator Trish Duncan for more information at [email protected].
